Library Media Minute
April 2015
Library use by the numbers
March Library Use:
9th graders checked out 31 books
10th grades checked out 77 books
11th graders checked out 31 books
12th grades checked out 289 books
Staff checked out 115 books
Loaned 31 books through ILL
1066 students used Gale databases for research
375 teachers and students accessed library resources via the library website
Tech Tip
Students shooting photos or video on a phone or tablet? Have them turn the device landscape for the best results.
Student Review
TinyTap
TinyTap is a good iPad and Android app for creating your own review games based on pictures and diagrams. You can create games in which students have to identify parts of picture or diagram. You can also build games in which your students have to assemble a puzzle by dragging and dropping pieces into place (the puzzle does not have to follow the jigsaw puzzle format). Click here to see a selection of games that teachers have made and published through TinyTap.
Class Tools
ClassTools.net offers a handful of templates for building your own educational games. Through ClassTools.net you could build a Pac-Man style game, a Connect Four style of game, or build a QR code treasure hunt for your students.
Socrative and Kahoot
Socrative and Kahoot are great platforms for hosting fast-paced review quizzes. Both services allow you to create quizzes and host quizzes that your students complete through their mobile devices or laptops. Students can receive instant feedback on each question (if you allow that option) and a final score. In both tools you can include pictures as part of your questions. Socrative allows you to host team activities that they call "space races."
Research Reminder
When students are doing research don't forget the books. Students at the college level are still using print materials for research. Students need to go to college with knowledge of locating print materials, using the table of contents, index, etc.
About the Hilton HS Library
The Hilton HS Library is here for you! We provide resources for reading, research, technology, and homework needs!
Email: mashworth@hilton.k12.ny.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/hiltonhslmc/
Location: 400 East Ave, Hilton, NY 14468
Phone: 585-392-1000